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Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking
Introduction
This publication answers some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for other...
How have governments communicated UK alcohol duty policy changes?
Pricing, including taxation, is a key tool to address harm from alcohol and is identified by the World Health Organization as a ‘best buy’ policy (meaning it is both effective in reducing harm and cost-effective). However alcohol was 72%...
Journée mondiale de la drogue au Togo
Dans le cadre de la célébration du 26 juin ..
L'ONG RAPAA..a effectué un passage dans l'émission télévisée la Poz de la TVT avec la participation d'un membre du CNAD
Hier 26 juin l'ONG RAPAA a aussi animé une emission en langue Ewe avec...
Support. Don't Punish International Day of Action
A global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights.
Support. Don’t Punish is a global grassroots-centred initiative in support of harm reduction and drug policies that prioritise public health and human...
La mise en œuvre des normes de qualité (QS) à la communauté thérapeutique de Coolmine
CONTEXTE : La mise en œuvre des normes de qualité par Coolmine implique une période de gestion du changement, de planification stratégique et d’élaboration de politiques nationales.
MÉTHODES : Une étude de cas narrative axée sur la...
AddictologyIssue 1/2023
National Implementation of Quality Standards in Prevention and Treatment Services for Substance Use/ Addictions – A Case Study of Cyprus
INTRODUCTION: The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the...
AddictologyIssue 1/2023
Référentiel d’informations du Comité d’experts de l’OMS sur la toxicomanie (ECDD)
Le jeudi 1er juin, l’OMS a lancé le référentiel d’informations du Comité d’experts sur la toxicomanie (ECDD), qui fournit aux professionnels de la santé et aux experts en politiques des drogues une base de données unique et consultable pour accéder librement à tous les rapports techniques sur plus de 450 substances examinées par l’ECDD.
« Marketing de l’alcool auprès des personnes LGBTQ+ »
Regardez la vidéo du webinaire « Alcohol Occasionals » du SHAAP/SARN, qui s’est tenu sur Zoom le 24 mai 2023 : « Marketing de l’alcool auprès des personnes LGBTQ+ : Évolution des stratégies pour cibler l’identité », par le Dr David Whiteley...
The Impact of Alcohol Availability Interventions
Interventions that restrict the availability of alcohol reduce the risk of harm. However, until now it has been unclear why this is the case.
In this research, the views of public health teams, police, local authority licensing teams and...
Conclusions du Sommet du Consensus de Rome 2.0
Suite à la conclusion du Sommet du Consensus de Rome 2.0, nous sommes toujours aussi enthousiastes d’avoir rencontré autant de partenaires en personne et pour le bon dénouement de l’événement, qui a été possible grâce à la disponibilité et à la contribution de chacun.
UNODC supported delegations from four Central Asian countries in a high-level study tour to the United Kingdom
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) organized a study tour for high-level representatives, including senior officials, policymakers and substance...
Apprendre ensemble : faire progresser la décriminalisation en Écosse, en Irlande, en Norvège, en Pologne et dans le Maine
Au cours des 10 dernières années, des progrès substantiels ont été accomplis dans la discussion et la mise en œuvre de la dépénalisation des drogues. La question est discutée plus largement et est plus centrale dans le discours plus...
VNGOC Survey - civil society engagement towards 2024 and beyond
VNGOC want to hear from their members and other interested civil society organisations how they envision meaningful civil society engagement with the Vienna-based agencies involved in setting drug policy.
Deadline for responses: 31 May...
Pakistan Youth Organization organized side event to showcase common position on drugs during CND
Pakistan Youth Organization (PYO) in collaboration with VNGOC Asia Pacific region working group has organized a hybrid side event in MEO 79 to showcase a common position on drugs drafted by VNGOC Asia Pacific region working group in Vienna...
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.
The collection includes:
- Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
- Words matter: A commentary on the new UK...
The Global Report on Cocaine 2023
The Global Report on Cocaine 2023 details how coca cultivation soared 35 per cent from 2020 to 2021, a record high and the sharpest year-to-year increase since 2016.
Why do guidelines on what is low-risk drinking vary between countries so much?
The evidence of the harms done by alcohol consumption continues to build. However, despite the clear data, safe drinking guidelines vary between countries.
This article, published in the Guardian, explores the different factors that are...
Drug Policy in the UK: A Matter of Crime or Health
ISSUP UK are pleased to present their Webinar on Drug Policy in the UK.
Join the VNGOC/ NYNGOC Ad-Hoc Working Group for NGOs in Latin America
The New York and Vienna NGO Committees on Drugs invite you to join a new ad-hoc working group for NGOs in Latin America.
Post-Pandemic Cannabis and Gambling Policy Changes to Attract Tourists May Lead to Future Health Problems and Costs
After the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, on 11 March 2020, governments worldwide imposed a range of national restrictions and physical distancing measures. This included stay-at-home policies, the closure of...